Funeral services for Catherine A. (Winters) Hahn, 103, of Winamac, will be Thursday, August 18 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Wednesday, August 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to Gideon’s International.
William H. “Bill” Augle
William H. “Bill” Augle, age 73, of Knox, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Debi Augle (nee Welch), loving father of Kelly Flynn (Patrick) and Bill Augle, cherished stepfather of Jennifer Mori (Steve), and the late Billy Welch. Grandfather of Nick, Cole and Jack Augle, Sinead and Sean Flynn, Dillan and Peyton Mori, and great grandfather of Delilah Augle. He was the devoted son of the late Edmund “Sonny” Augle Sr. and Shirley Augle (nee Spangler), loving brother of Edmund Augle Jr. (Mary), Dale Augle (Kathy) and Theresa Kopchick (Bill). A very fun uncle to his nieces and nephews.
James A. Falk
James A. Falk, age 83, of Monterey, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. Jim was born on March 19, 1939 in Grovertown, Indiana to Benjamin and Emily (Stephens) Falk, both deceased.
Arthur Leonard “Art” Fox
Memorial services for Arthur Leonard “Art” Fox, 93, of Winamac, will be Friday, August 19 at 11 a.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation is Thursday, August 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET at the funeral home with an Eagles Memorial Service to follow. The VFW and American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.
Dudley “Doug” A. Trusty
Funeral services for Dudley “Doug” A. Trusty, 68, of Knox, will be Saturday, August 13 at 11 a.m. CT at the Little Dove United Baptist Church. Visitation is Friday, August 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. The Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox is in charge of arrangements.
Charles K. “Chuck” Ream
CULVER – Charles K. “Chuck” Ream of rural Culver passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in his home following an illness. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Knox to the late Nicholas and Etta (Davis) Ream. He was 80 years-old at the time of his death.
Emma Jean Aiman
Funeral services for Emma Jean Aiman, 83, of Knox, Indiana, formerly of North Judson, will be Monday, August 8 at noon CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 10 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Will Baptist Church in Denham.
Shirley A. Stout
Shirley A. Stout, 91, of Knox, passed away at home on Friday, August 5, 2022.
She was born on October 30, 1930, in Starke County, to the late Carl and Ella (Roseman) Marks. In 1952, she married Forrest D. Stout from Monterey, IN. Together they traveled to different states and Italy, where he was stationed with the U.S. Navy, returning to Indiana in 1976.
Jackie Walorski
Funeral services for 58-year-old Jackie Walorski, of Elkhart, will be Thursday, August 11 at 11 a.m. ET at the Granger Community Church at 630 E. University Drive in Mishawaka. Visitation is Wednesday, August 10 from noon to 7 p.m. ET at the church. The Palmer Funeral Home in South Bend is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jackie Walorski may be donated to any of the following: Jackie and Dean’s 501c3 not for profit ministry Impact International, Inc; Tunnels 2 Towers Foundation (T2T.org), or RETA of Elkhart County.
Amy Christine Eskridge
A Celebration of Life for 37-year-old Amy Christine Eskridge, of Argos, will be held Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET at Foker Park Pavilion in Argos.
On August 1, 2022 Amy Christine Eskridge passed unexpectedly in her home in Argos, Indiana at the age of 37. Amy was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra L. Eskridge. Surviving family include her loving children, Nevaeh Karbach, Zaiden White and Michael Vela. A partner, Jerry Dunn. father, Gregg Eskridge of Monterey. Two siblings and many nieces and nephews. Amy was a strong woman whom was happy in the life she had made for her children. She was proud of her recovery and loved being a stay-at-home mom to her children. She loved fiercely and will be remembered with love and smiles by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at Foker Park Pavilion in Argos, Indiana from 10am – 2pm. We invite loved ones to come and share stories, photos and memories of Amy with her children.
Norman “Gene” Wheeler, Sr.
Norman “Gene” Wheeler, Sr., age 79, of Knox, IN passed away at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, IN on Thursday, July 28, 2022, following a brief illness.
Gene was born on Thursday, January 21, 1943, in LaPorte, IN to the late William and Loretta (Sohne) Wheeler Sr.
Paula Lee Smith
Paula Lee Smith, age 86, of North Judson, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. Paula was born on March 26, 1936 in Rochester, Indiana to German and Martha Bailey, both deceased.
Maude Faye Back
Funeral services for Maude Faye Back, 85, of Star City, formerly of Knox, will be Monday, August 1 at 11 a.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation there Sunday, July 31 from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m. CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox American Legion Post #131 Ladies Auxiliary or to the Winamac VFW Post #1728 Ladies Auxiliary.
Fred L. Litke
Funeral services for Fred L. Litke, 87, of Francesville, will be Saturday, August 6 at noon ET at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with visitation there from 10 a.m. ET until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Wise Academy or Francesville First Christian Church.
Sara “Sally” L. Freeman
A Celebration of Life Service for Sara “Sally” L. Freeman, 85, of Winamac, will be Saturday, August 13 at noon ET at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, with visitation there one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The Rans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Hager Tolson
Rev. Hager Tolson, age 75, of Knox, IN, passed away on July 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. Hager had recently moved to the Pines Village Retirement Community on June 5. Hager was born in Toto, IN, to Raymond and Marie (Jordan) Tolson. He grew up with ten siblings. As a teen, he loved spending his time playing basketball. Hager became a born-again Christian at 26 and continued to serve the Lord for the remainder of his life. Hager and his wife founded the Knox Outreach Tabernacle Church in 2007.
Jane E. Ewing
Funeral Mass for Jane E. Ewing, 90, of Winamac, will be Friday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. ET at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. A Scriptural Wake Service will be Thursday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, followed by visitation there from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.
David Scott Miller
Funeral services for David Scott Miller, 55, of North Judson, will be Wednesday, July 20 at 5 p.m. CT at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, with visitation there from 2 p.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Kevin Wayne Kroft
Funeral services for Kevin Wayne Kroft, 58, of North Judson, will be Monday, July 18 at 1 p.m. CT at the Braman and Son Memorial Chapel in Knox, with visitation from 11 a.m. CT until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Judith M. “Judy” Stankus
A Scriptural Wake Service for Judith M. “Judy” Stankus, 66, of Winamac, will be Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. ET at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there from 4 p.m. ET until the time of services. A Rosary Service will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
